Elder…

22/05/2011

spring is finally here. I have been busy lately, with knitting, sewing, taking care of my girls and simply trying to enjoy the nice weather. With two wirlwinds in the house I can get so distracted by them and everyday obligations that I don’t even notice a new wrinkle on my forehead. Ahhhh…

We have a nice view over an elder tree / bush and guess what we’ve had for dessert today? Elder cake. Who cares about wrinkles?

Beat yolks, butter and half of the sugar until creamy. In another bowl beat 3 egg-whites with remaining half of sugar until firm. Carefully add (witha wooden spoon) snow-whites to the yolk mixture. Than add flower, coconut and elder flowers. Add cinnamon and or lemon zest to make it more delicous (I actually didn’t do that). Bake for 20 minutes on 180 degrees. You’ll need a 20x 30 cm baking tray ;)
Enjoy! I’ll make it again, soon. And personally, I’d put a little less sugar, it was a bit too sweet for my taste.